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5 days ago · Three University of Iowa students were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning at the downtown Ped Mall.

Mar 26, 2026 · Police shot a man during a welfare check at a Des Moines apartment complex, where a woman was later found dead inside an apartment.

Mar 31, 2026 · An investigation is underway after a body was found Wednesday morning in the Des Moines River.

Apr 16, 2026 · The dog made its way onto the median before it crossed westbound lanes of traffic — dodging traffic like a Fur-rari — and exited the roadway.

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